Valley View

We had a wonderful stay at Valley View - the house was lovely, spacious and really well equipped with everything we needed.

We enjoyed the garden and hot tub, and the views were just stunning. It was such a beautiful and peaceful place to stay and we were lucky to book so late on! A great location too. Thank you for a fabulous holiday.

Lovely property, stunning views .

Fitted 10 people easily . Hot tub was great . Fantastic for nipping to ilfracombe and woolacombe. Great find !!!

We had a great weekend at Valley View - it was just as we had expected, and was perfect for our extended adult family.

The kitchen is very well equipped, the hot tub great - even in the rain - the only thing we would change was the weather - so that we could enjoy more of the lovely garden and view!

We had an absolutely amazing stay at valley view over christmas.

The kitchen was fully equipped (including cutlery and dishware for younger children, perfect for our 18m old) and we had no issues cooking xmas dinner for 12. Kevin was always on hand and went above and beyond, keeping the hot tub maintained and giving us tips as well as offering to go to the shops for us. The house was decorated with a xmas tree which was a lovely touch and impeccably clean including a well maintained lawn. Each garden area was secured with a gate which made it safe for the dogs and toddler. We would definitely book this cottage again, it was a magical christmas!

We really enjoyed our stay at Valley View.

Description advertised was accurate, facilities great. We had a lot of rain so the hot tub was a welcome treat.

Steep, twisty, narrow access to parking area which is 20m from house.

Room for 3 not 6 cars cos have to turnaround in this area. Access to garden through a bedroom or steep steps or 40m walk. Garden has lots of brambles and yucca plants NOT ideal for children or pets. Arrival time is especially late and departure time very poor. Dust, under sofas (dog also found biscuit pieces). Lots of plates but many with chips. No working tin opener. Property expensive when compared with others of similar size. Hot tub was lovely. Sauna not a steam sauna, and is en suite to a bedroom. Property is tired especially kitchen units and the decking and balustrade. Also steep steps down to garden from bbq area. Garden really needs a lot of serious work to make safe. An FYI for all potential renters is steps! Step into porch, steps from dining room up and down into living room, steps from dining room onto decking area. Steps at top of a flight very steep steps down to lower bedroom. Open staircase up to 2 bedrooms then down another two to the master! Countryside location and view very nice. Kevin was very pleasant, respectful and helpful.

This is a lovely, spacious and well equipped house with wonderful views and garden, and was ideal for our special family gathering for a week.

It is maintained in a spotless condition by Kevin and Jackie who were extremely kind and friendly, and the welcome pack was much appreciated. The hot tub and fire pit were thoroughly enjoyed. The EV charger was also particularly useful given the challenging nature of getting around the narrow local roads.

Valley view is a great property for a family or friend group.

It is spacious with good facilities and has a fantastic view. We really enjoyed the comfortable living room and the jacuzzi.

We loved it, although a few hairy moments going up to the house on the single track road.

House is well equipped, hot tub a wonderful bonus, kitchen well stocked with decent pans, dishes etc. Would recommend for a few couples of large family.

Fabulous property.

Wonderful garden for games etc. Sauna & hot-tub were immaculate & great features well used. Slight challenge is garden access either through a bedroom, some fairly steep steps outside or the very end through a gate. We had a fairly fit 83 year old with us so not an issue......but. Other suggestion - some slightly more useful BBQ tools please.. Overall a wonderful stay...

We had a fabulous week away.

Valley view had everything we needed and more. We would love to stay again. Super last minute booking so very surprised to still get a welcome pack. Kevin was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed.

property was clean and well maintained, there was plenty of room for 3 couples to get their own privacy if required, but good and roomy general areas when getting together.

The hot tube got plenty of use with its view across the valley. Though within 1m of the sea, you had to walk or drive on a narrow and unpaved road. The local wildlife certainly make themselves heard, there was a local "clattering" of jackdaws in a nearby tree.

Idyllic settling, peaceful, and.

Stunning views of the Valley. Yet close to local shops, and not far, to local beeches. The house offers good size bedrooms, with comfortable and beautiful linen bedding. Nice touch! The garden was inclosed and beautifully kept. And somewhere to chill and read a good book. Or plenty of room for games and for the dog to run around in .... definitely worth a return visit.

Stunning views and well appointed house made our stay at Valley View perfect.

The hot tub was a hit with all the family, the kitchen big enough and well stocked for our family of 8. The garden was well maintained. The bedrooms over three floors were perfect for all 3 generations. Would definitely like to return.

This is a lovely sunny house and we loved the hot tub and the private deck.

The bedrooms were very comfortable and the house was very well equipped. We had a great stay, thank you!

We stayed here as 2 families, the house is absolutely fantastic, enough room for everyone.

Kids enjoyed the big garden, and so did our 2 little dogs. The welcome hamper was also much appreciated, we enjoyed the prosecco & cakes

The house was perfect for the 6 adults and 3 children in our party.

Good welcoming gifts compared to other properties we have stayed at. Great decking and hot tub. The only issues we had were connected to the garden and steep rough drive up to the car park. One of our 3 cars had difficulty on the first day which resulted in the car being parked in the main lane after excursions for the remainder of the holiday. The garden is fantastic but the dense undergrowth led to many lost balls (football and tennis). (The goal was at the other end of the garden than shown in the listing.) Our youngest child was 7 years old, but younger children would need careful monitoring due to the steep slope on the 2 tiered side of the garden.

We only spent a weekend at Valley View but wish it had been much longer!

The house is great with lots of space and very well appointed. We utilised all of the amenities there, hot tub, sauna, games room, bbq as well as getting out to the beautiful Woolacombe beach with the dogs! The welcome pack of Prosecco and cake was a thoughtful touch as well! We would definitely love to come back here for a longer stay!

A beautiful big home in the valley.

Valley View really lives up to it's name. It's a very big beautiful home surrounded on all side by sweeping views of the valley The property photos are great and accurate, what you don't see though is just how big and quirky the home is. It has lots of amazing features and I loved all the different floor levels throughout the house I would love to have seen and air fryer in the kitchen but 7 burner twin oven range cooker really did do the job. You could of course cook outside on the bbq if you wanted to. The kitchen was FULLY stocked in terms of all other equipment. Lots of plates, cups cutlery Loads of pots, pans, serving dishes, large trays to cook with and way too many cooking utensils to mention. All this and the house even had children's dinner sets. This really is a big quality home and I use the word home because that's how it felt the moment we arrived,. The way this place is being cared for and maintained by the caretaker Kevin really does make this place luxury with a feeling of home. Kevin is always available to help with any questions about the house and the surrounding area. You may even be lucky enough to get hold of Kevin's wife's freshly laid hen eggs. Jackie really does supply the best eggs in town. I highly recommend this property.

We had an absolute amazing time in this delightful and most beautiful place.

If you want peace and quiet and being surrounded by breathtaking views and stunningly gorgeous nature this is the place to be. We are sad to leave and go home. Plenty of rooms in this 3 storey accommodation, lots of space and an added bonus of the detoxing infrared sauna and relaxing hot tub which is most welcomed after being out and about exploring the valley and fabulous places in Devon and Cornwall.

Lovely cottage and an excellent stay

Valley View is a beautiful house to stay in with stunning views and all the comforts of home.

It also has a hot tub and a sauna, the latter of which we didn't use but kept meaning to! The garden was perfect for my dogs, one of which is blind and she loved lying out in the sun on the grass in her own little world! I brought loads of stuff with me as I didn't know what would be left in the house but actually, the owners and managers had pretty much thought of everything. Lovely comfortable beds, very cosy lounge area, towels and bedding supplied and there were even some dog bowls there which I didn't use as I had everything with me. My poor car didn't need to have been as overloaded as it was in the end! Would thoroughly recommend Valley View - loads of nice pubs and eateries all within a 10-15 mins drive, gorgeous beaches and scenery - just a really fabulous place to be. The manager Kevin and his wife Jackie live very close by and offered assistance, a very warm welcome and a surprise little gift package when we arrived - it's those little touches that mean everything.

We’ve just come back from a week away at Valley View with our three children and two dogs.

The house itself is amazing. Beautifully positioned with stunning views across the valley. Tastefully decorated throughout and very homely. The beds were extremely comfortable, the bed linen was on a par, if not better than some top hotels we’ve stayed in. The towels were thick and all colour coordinated each bathroom/bedroom. The kitchen was very well equipped and the washing machine and tumble dryer came in very handy after wet walks along the beach. There is plenty of seating inside and out for everyone and ample garden space. The fire pit and BBQ, whilst only used once due to weather, was great. We didn’t use the sauna, which is situated off the ground floor bedroom but made very good use of the hot tub, even in the rain! The hot tub is maintained by Kevin three times a week. There are plenty of DVD’s (although we didn’t watch any as took a Fire Stick with us), books and games at Valley View to keep everyone occupied. We absolutely loved being able to have fresh hen and duck eggs every day, which are collected and kept just outside the property and money can be left in an honesty tin along with extra logs and kindling if needed for the woodburner and fire pit. Parking was ample. We had two cars due to the amount of passengers/luggage and my Fiat 500 was not touched for the whole week, mainly due to passengers and comfort when going out, but also because it’s very steep and windy all around this area. Our family car is automatic and managed it very well but just be mindful if you have any mobility issues. Whilst the weather wasn’t on our side for most of the week, we still managed to get out and about and enjoy the sights. A trip to Ilfracombe Harbour and seeing ‘Verity’ is a must and taking a trip up to St Nicholas’ Chapel and seeing the history there. We went for dinner at Antidote in Ilfracombe one evening which is a Michelin restaurant and highly recommended but booking well in advance is essential. Woolacombe beach and Saunton Sands are sandy beaches which stretch three miles each and are breathtaking (would look even more stunning whilst the sun was shining I’d imagine) and it’s definitely a surfers paradise. The dogs thoroughly enjoyed these beaches and the sand dunes. Hele Mill for cream teas should definitely be on your list. The miller and his wife are very hospitable and the miller entertains all guests with puzzles and talking about the mill. The millers wife bakes all her own cakes and scones with the flour from this working mill. The history is amazing. Watermouth Castle was lovely, though rather eclectic, and remember to bring lots of loose change for all the old machines they have there. Outside the gardens are beautiful and the rides they have are mostly suited to younger children, probably under 10 I’d say. We would highly recommend staying at Valley View. Kevin and Jackie were very helpful, ensured we had everything we needed to make our stay the best it could be - so thank you so much for that. Jackie even let our youngest collect the hen and duck eggs, whilst Claire who has horses in the field next door, let our daughter pet them and talked to her about them (she now wants one!). Everyone was very friendly and we were quite sad to leave. We will hopefully return. Huge thanks to Kevin and Jackie for your hospitality, your hard work in making our stay a pleasant one was much appreciated.

Great place to stay in ilfracombe for large families and groups.

Our host Kevin was Fab , he gave us fab info on where to go for days out, and kept the jacuzzi in tip top condition, can not fault anything. Would highly recommend staying here.

Whilst in a beautiful area and a lovely caretaker.

Paying over £4000 i would have thought it would have had a toilet and sink in the shower/sauna room downstairs. if this is not something you think is beneficial then a plan of layout of the rooms would be more beneficial on the Sykes website. I think personally if this was put in the description it would help people to choose as i would have personally have chosen a different property. There are 2 toilets/shower rooms on ground floor yes only one bedroom. top floor bedroom with en suite and twin single beds on top level looking over the stables but they have to go downstairs to use toilet/shower. then lower ground do have shower with no toilet or sink and has a louvre door to enter from bedroom which is not clearly stated in description. The rest of the property is perfect. and the caretaker is obviously nearby if any problems which we did have with the TV in the lounge area going blue in picture and this was replaced within hours with a brand new one which was perfect. Thank you.

For a large party (ten people or so), Valley View has much to recommend it.

Its rural surroundings make it - thankfully - a tranquil retreat, while its lawn provides some welcome space for children to let off steam. The house is well equipped; clean, and - if required - has helpful stairgates and high chairs for young children. Very minor cavils would include not having en suite facilities (apart from a shower) for the bedroom on the lower floor and having an access road that could prove challenging, especially when manoeuvring in a crowded car parking area. On our visit, what also didn't help was the - presumably unavoidable - power cut which resulted, when power was restored at 4.38am, in the doorbell sounding and waking us up. However, as a place to retreat and relax and/or as a place to explore the local area (and there's lots to explore), this is an excellent holiday option.

Valley View is a lovely house with amazing views.

Everything was as listed we couldn’t fault a thing. Games, books, dvd’s all there to be used. The hot tub was brilliant and used regularly. If you want a nice quiet and peaceful holiday in a beautiful setting this l would recommend. Brilliant for walks.

We booked Valley View for a family holiday to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday.

The house had plenty of space for 3 generations and had all the facilities we could want. The house was extremely clean and very well equipped, the best equipped holiday rental we have stayed in. The views from the property were beautiful and the garden and hot tub were the icing on the cake. Kevin the manager was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely recommend staying at Valley View.

Valley view was amazing again.

This is our second time here.family of 10.age range from 72 to 9 years old. Every thing we needed was at Valley view,the house was perfect, Lovely and clean.well maintained Garden and football nets.hot tub was fantastic and we all used it.great views and locations. Close to Ilfracombe and Woolacombe. We found lee beach which is a 5 minute drive.thanks again to Kevin and Jackie. Very helpful and friendly. We will see you again soon .take care Kim and Chris

Beautiful cottage, views are amazing, the hosts Kevin and Jackie were very helpful, even had some duck eggs from them, was greeted with prosecco and chocolate cake!

Would highly recommend as perfect for family get together, our stay was 6 adults and 3 children and 1 dogs, plenty of room, huge garden with football goal, rackets etc. Recommendation would be to update board games.

Lovely property, ideal for large families or large groups.

Ideally situated for Ilfracombe, Woolacombe and North Devon

We had a very pleasant stay and enjoyed the facilities.

Our group ranged from young infant to senior citizens and there were no complaints. We were lucky to have great neighbor's in Kevin and Jackie who helped secure a small gap in the fence- they went the extra mile to make sure we were content to let the dogs out in the garden without fear of them escaping. Lovely people and I think were taking time to maintain the garden well. The veranda could use a parasol on the table for the really hot sunny days but other than that, it was a very successful visit. Thank you!

The house is beautiful and the views are stunning.

The furnishing and fixtures in the house were of a high standard and the kitchen was well equipped. We loved the outdoor sitting areas where we were able to enjoy the last of the sun. However, the outdoor furniture on the main deck is weather beaten and some of the chairs were a bit rickety. Some of the finial posts on the decking were also weathered and if someone fell into them they may break.

The property itself was nice and big with plenty of space for 10 people.

The property is well stock with everything you would need and felt this was cleaned to a very high standard We had a problem with the hot tub when we first arrived and we were told this was being checked to make sure it was okay to use as the water was a bit murky, the company that cleans the hot tub advised that they had cleaned the filter and it had been crystal clear when they left and it was just from where they cleaned the filter and would clear within 24 hours and was okay to use. We did use the hot tub but we felt that the the company that cleans the hot tub should come out more than one a week to check everything is looking okay and still okay to use. The gardens were lovely but we were a bit dissapointed that there were a few areas that were over grown and you couldn't access like the fire pit area and the pond we had lovely weather but we were unable to sit in those areas. The stairs that lead to the garden also had overgrown weeds coming through. We noticed that the railings on the main deck area were not very safe and some of the spindles were broken we just felt these areas were a bit overlooked. That being said we were impressed with the accomodation itself and nothing was too much trouble if we had any problems.

The valley view was amazing.

The view from the house are stunning and in a very peaceful location. We where welcomed with cake and prossico .(thank you ) in our party 6 adults and 4 kids.plenty of room .the kids loved the game room and garden.the adults enjoyed the hot tub and sauna. Ideal location. We will hopefully go back next year.cant wait.! Thank you kim,Chris and family

Lovey house, but problems with the hot tub spoilt our stay, the control panel just stopped working, so no bubbles / jets etc .

The caretaker came round and I think completely by fluke got it working again but then the same thing happened when we went to use it later so we had 3 days where we couldn’t use it.. We messaged the caretaker about the issue happening again but our message wasn’t acknowledged. We were very disappointed and don’t feel we got everything we paid for. We have used Sykes several times and I always recommend them to friends. Have already booked a break for next year and am about to book a second , just hope if we encounter problems again they are resolved properly - we could book cheaper properties but always choose those with hot tubs even though you pay considerably more

Fabulous house, plenty of space for all, lovely gardens.

The welcome pack with Prosecco and cake was a really lovely thought. We had a great time in the house, 6 adults and 3 children, everything you needed was provided. The delivery drivers from Sainsbury’s didn’t have a problem with the drive and neither did we. Thoroughly recommend Valley View Cottage.

This was a family holiday to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary and Valley View was the perfect setting.

The views were amazing from every window and the hot tub was a hit with young and old.

A daunting entrance to the car park up a steep, narrow bendy drive, but the house and garden make it well worth the effort.

A few trips soon gets you used to it anyway. The house was beautifully clean and had everything one could want for a quiet family holiday. There was only six of us in total including a four year old and a 15 month old, so there was ample room and facilities. The house, whilst on three levels, was perfectly safe for the children as there were stair gates on all the stairs and their safety was never a concern. The star of the show is definitely the hot tub, even on a not too sunny evening it's a great way to relax and enjoy a glass of something. Well situated for various North Devon resorts including Ifracombe, Combe Martin & Woolacombe, Woolacombe has a great beach and is well served with shops and restaurants. On a prctical point we had a delivery from Sainsburys on the evening of our arrival but you will have to carry the supplies upthe winding drive as no supermarket delivery van is going to attempt it; bu not really a problem.

Valley view is a lovely peaceful place to stay.

Spotlessly clean and loads of space. If only the weather had been better, it would have been a perfect holiday.

ideal peaceful location but 5 minutes from Ilfracombe if you want anything.

Cottage was superbly kitted out with a large kitchen containing all you need to produce any sort of meal. Everyone enjoyed the jacuzzi and sauna and there was plenty of room in the garden for the dog to play. the cottage was very clean and comfortable, although 2 of our party are over 6' tall and found the beds a little short! Kevin and Jackie were always on hand with advice on where to walk, fish or shop and supply fresh eggs! Would we go back again? Yes most definately

We, as in all 9 of us have just had a fantastic weeks holiday .

I would highly recommend Valley View, spacious, clean, the hot tub was checked regularly.The views from the lounge are so relaxing. Kevin the maintenance manager had to come in a couple of times, he allays picked the times that we were out so a very big thank you.

We really enjoyed staying there as an extended family Plenty of room and in beautiful location Safe for toddlers with child gates etc Wonderful space outside too for younger ones to play Minor maintenance problems Would have liked a parasol outside

Lovely house, with wonderful views.

Caretaker very helpful and friendly. Would recommend A++

I booked Valley View for a weekend to celebrate my birthday with my family.

There were 9 of us all together, adults and children and we all had something we enjoyed and our own spaces to chill out. The kitchen is amazing and spacious with many utensils etc, on the Sunday we were able to make a huge Sunday dinner. The rooms were cosy and clean. In fact the whole house was super clean it was nice. The garden was beautiful and big too and a lot of fun for us all to explore. This place really helped make my birthday the best ever. The owners were super lovely too. Thank you. We want to come back for a longer stay.

Cottage was beautiful, well stocked, clean and very homely would love to go back!

We were a party of 9 plus 3 dogs there to celebrate a 70th birthday.

Very well equipped and beautifully furnished house. Very comfy beds and lots of space so we could spread out. Hot tub was a particular hit. Highly recommended.

Valley view is a fantastic holiday home, comfortable, extremely well-equipped and in a great location.

Kevin and his wife were amazing throughout our stay.

the property was perfect in every way

Quiet location in the valley, perfect for a luxury UK holiday.

A great base to explore the devon coastline and also enjoy relaxing days in, whatever the weather. It is easy enough to walk into Ilfracombe or get a taxi for a reasonable price, the company we used came right to the door. Kevin made sure everything was ok with us and sums up the friendliness of the local people! The house was set up perfectly for a dog with secure large gardens so no need to worry about them escaping! Hot tub was a lovely touch and maintained regularly so always clean.

the house was perfect ,had everything and more!

! Kevin was very helpful.

The house is beautiful, well equipped, clean and a home from home.

6 adults, 2 children and 2 dogs had enough room not to be under each others feet. The driveway is a little awkward to get up but cant be helped. We all had a great time. So much to do in the area for all ages.

Everything for our family was perfect, we didn't need for anything as the house is so well equipped, so much space and every comfort thought of.

Kevin and Jackie the caretakers were wonderful and the added bonus of fresh eggs every day from their hens was great. Would definitely return God Willing.

Had a great family holiday at Valley View.

Aptly names as it Really does have a great view of the Valley. The cottage is very well set up for families with young children. We had three all below 5 years old and we all had a great time. The hot tub was used every day and is perfectly placed on the south facing balcony. Just a few minutes drive from Ilfracombe centre it is far enough away to be peaceful but close enough to get all your supplies. It has a Lovely homely feel and has absolutely everything you could need. Even fresh eggs for breakfast from the nearby chickens. The furniture has a quality feel and everything is in perfect condition. With all the bedrooms in different parts of the house there was enough space for three small families to have their own space. We will definitely be returning.

Great cottage, super comfy and clean.

.. everything you need under one roof

Because the weather wasnt great & the family succumbed to an illness the space & comfort was really great with the added bonus of prime & Netflix on the TV.

Every comfort has been thought of & made it a really nice place to relax & recharge. Highly recommend the house great for kids & dogs secluded but safe garden for them to play.

The house is well equipped in the kitchen with good quality utensils etc.

It is comfortable, warm and has wonderful views of the valley. All of the family, including our toddler grandson, really enjoyed our stay - with the hotub and garden favourite features.

It was a lovely house to stay in, it's was massive inside with loads of space for all 10 of us including our dog we weren't cramped at all.

The views where spectacular, and the garden was massive we were blown away of how amazing it was. The hot tub and sauna were an added bonus as we went in them both daily after a long day walking. The caretaker was very helpful and the house was prepared ready for our stay we didn't want to leave can't wait to return again next year told all our friends and family about the house and how, stunning it was.

Had a lovely family holiday at Valley View, the house really does have everything you need for a week away!

The accommodation was first rate, spacious, quality furnishings and equipped to a very high standard.

It was a three generation holiday and the property suited everyone.

An amazing house, everything and more that you could need or want, views are outstanding, ideal setting for families and loads of places to go that are local.

Kevin and Jackie were always on hand and our welcome from them was lovely. Would love to go back as the hot tub is a must, I took my daughters, son in laws and two three year olds and it was so set up for us all. one word that sums it all up is WOW.

Amazing house with amazing views!

Family of 5 (set of 2yr old twins & 5 yr old) plus grandparents. All felt at home & loved our welcome scones & drinks!! Location is fab, lots to do in the area!! Will be looking to book again either 2019 or 20. Great bonus, someone there to help if need it. We didn’t but was nice to know only phone call away.

We (4 Ladies) had a wonderful time at Valley View.

The accommodation was I believe the best equipped that we've ever stayed in. Also the caretakers of the property, Kevin and Jackie, could not have been more helpful. Both lovely people. If we ever wanted to visit that area again we would definitely aim for this property. I would certainly highly recommend it . The hot-tub was the icing on the cake!!

We had a wonderful time at Valley View.

The pictures on the Sykes website don't do it justice! Beautifully presented, welcoming (including the complimentary cream tea and prosecco on arrival) and absolutely everything you could want or need is provided! The Hot tub was a massive hit and Kevin and Jackie were amazing! We just need to work out when we can go back :)